Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades
Once the layout is defined, the next
consideration is style and materials.
Every interior should be treated as
a unique space – a sleek, stainless
steel staircase works well in loft
spaces and buildings with a high-
tech, contemporary style whereas a
very grand home with an impressive
entrance hall requires something more
elegant and majestic. Hand forged
uprights with a choice of finishes are
articularly popuar in period properties.
The trend for light, spacious open plan
interiors has created a trend in the
use of glass for staircases. As well as
maximising light the ethereal aesthetic
of glass can make the staircase appear
to float. Additional light can be created
using open treads or specialist lighting.
Commissioning a bespoke staircase
enables you to create an original
design to your brief, and for this you
need a specialist staircase designer.
It pays off to bring someone in at the
very beginning of a project - certainly
before building work begins. As well as
offering expert knowledge on structural
and building regulations, a specialist
will be involved in every process from
design through the build to installation.
There is no doubt that a unique
staircase solution designed in empathy
with the fabric of the building will
always look better than a kit or modular
staircase.
Bisca bespoke staircases start from
£22,000 for a staircase; to transform an
existing structurally sound staircase
by changing the balustrade costs from
£3,000 per metre
www.bisca.co.uk
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